Netherlands
Zaandam
Zaanse Schans 

Zaandam, a charming old town on the banks of the Zaan River in the northwestern part of the Netherlands. The town's history can be traced back to the 14th century when it began to flourish as a center for shipbuilding, milling, and trade due to its strategic location near Amsterdam.
Zaanse Schans is a neighborhood in the Dutch town of Zaandam. Historic mills and characteristic green wooden houses have been relocated here to recreate the village's appearance from the 18th and 19th centuries. Zaanse Schans is a combination of residential buildings, businesses, museums, and mills. The Zaanse Schans grounds include a cheese factory, a clog workshop, a bakery museum, a pewter foundry, and numerous shops.